About the Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament

The Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament is a long-standing OPBA tradition and a highly valued networking event held annually in advance of the OPBA Annual Conference.

Taking place in the same host city and on the day prior to the conference, the tournament is a stand-alone event and is not part of the conference program. It is offered as an optional, off-site experience for participants and sponsors.

Hosted at Echo Valley Golf Club in London, Ontario, the tournament provides a relaxed, social environment that encourages informal conversation, relationship-building, and meaningful connection between public procurement professionals and industry partners.

2026 Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

• Location: Echo Valley Golf Club, London, Ontario

• Timing: Pre-conference event (OPBA Annual Conference runs September 23–25, 2026)

• Format: Networking-focused golf tournament with on-course contests and social elements

Giving Back Through the Tournament

The Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament is not only a networking tradition — it is also a charity-focused event.

Each year, OPBA donates a portion of tournament proceeds to a charitable organization. In 2025, OPBA donated $3,000 through the Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament.

By sponsoring the tournament, organizations support:

• Relationship-building within the public procurement community

• OPBA’s commitment to giving back

• A shared, values-driven experience for participants and sponsors

Charitable contributions may vary year to year based on participation and event costs.

Why Sponsor the Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament?

Golf sponsorship offers a distinct experience from conference sponsorship — one that emphasizes personal connection over formal programming.

Sponsors benefit from:

• Informal, high-quality engagement with public procurement professionals

• Extended face-to-face interaction in a relaxed setting

• Brand visibility throughout the tournament experience

• Association with a well-established OPBA tradition

Golf sponsorships are particularly well suited for organizations that value relationship development, trust-building, and long-form conversations with procurement professionals.

Sponsorship Opportunities

OPBA offers a range of sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament, including:

• Exclusive Tournament Partner

• Drink Ticket Sponsor

• Transportation Sponsor

• Closest to the Pin / Longest Drive Sponsors

• Hole Sponsors

Each sponsorship level provides varying degrees of on-course engagement, visibility, and recognition before, during, and after the event.

Full details, including benefits and investment levels, are available in the Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament Sponsorship Package (coming soon).

Important Note

The Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament is a stand-alone event and is not part of the OPBA Annual Conference program.

The OPBA Annual Conference & Tradeshow takes place September 23–25, 2026, in London, Ontario and is supported through separate sponsorship and exhibitor packages.